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The article reviews the film "The Kite Runner," directed by Marc Forster and starring Khalid Abdalla.

Musician Prince will make a comeback in sports arena in Reno. On his first nationwide arena tour in almost a decade, he'll still be performing his own anthems, such as "Purple Rain" and "Little Red Corvette." Twenty years ago his megabit "Purple-Rain," from his film and album of the same name, marked the sexy funk artist's total domination of an otherwise androgynous and angular decade. At 45, he's still more beautiful than musicians Alicia Keys and Mandy Moore combined. His features are exquisite, his skin is baby-smooth, his thick hair is combed back and sideburns trimmed to perfection.

A personal narrative is presented which explore's the author's experience on how her husband has been of great help to her with regard to rearing of their children and other parenting duties.

The article presents a profile of 58-year-old pianist and jazz artist, Barry Manilow, with a recollection of some past experiences. The article states that the first time that Manilow played Carnegie Hall was in 1972, as pianist for the burgeoning cabaret star Bette Midler. It has been noted that one would have trouble finding an American over the age of 20, who has not cracked a Barry Manilow joke, and that includes Barry Manilow himself. But he still sells 1.5 million records a year, just had a No. 1 single on the dance-club play charts, and is now preparing for one of the most anticipated openings in the history of Las Vegas, "Music and Passion."

Profiles music performer Moby in the U.S. Interest of Moby in the music industry; Number of performances of Moby around the U.S.; Success of albums of Moby in the international market.

Profiles country musician, Lucinda Williams. Reaction to public's perception about her alleged difficult attitude; Inspiration for the songs in her new album 'Essence.'

Reviews the album `Silver & Gold,' by Neil Young.

Rap musician Missy Elliott's handlers hope to convert their lucrative rapper into a celebrity brand name, like P. Diddy or Madonna. Over the past 10 years, the producer turned rapper has established herself as queen of the freshest beats around and commanded artistic respect in the music world. But, ask Elektra Records or Elliott's management, and they will say that Elliott is not quite there yet. Sylvia Rhone, chairman and chief executive of Elektra, acknowledges that Elliott's sales have kept building even in today's tough business environment. But Rhone and Mona Scott, Elliott's manager, are still looking for bigger ways to market their product.

Relates the authors lament on the political and social condition of Iraq. Call for a toppling of President Saddam Hussein; Guilt of being an Iraqi-American; Plan for a visit to the homeland.